unit (CPU) of a computer system. A central processing unit (CPU)‚ also referred to as a central processor unit‚ is the hardware within a computer that carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetical‚ logical‚ and input/output operations of the system. In the computer industry‚ the terms computer and CPU are often used interchangeably. Computing power starts with the most limited microcomputers which are laptop computers‚ netbook computers‚ PDAs and cell
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gear boxes • Solve gear box ratios. • Calculate the input and outputs speeds and torques of gear boxes. • Calculate the holding torque on gear box cases It is assumed that the student is already familiar with the following concepts. • Angular motion. • Power transmission by a shaft. All these above may be found in the pre-requisite tutorials. © D.J.Dunn 1 1. INTRODUCTION A gear box is a device for converting the speed of a shaft from one speed to another.
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INPUTS The main input of the UPS’s package tracking system is the scannable-bar coded label which is attached to a package. Customers can download and print their own labels using special software provided by UPS or by accessing the UPS website. This scannable label contains detailed information about the sender‚ the destination of the package‚ the recipient‚ and when the package should arrive. PROCESSING Before the package is even picked up‚ the data from the scannable bar coded label is
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------------------------------------------------- Computer From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia For other uses‚ see Computer (disambiguation). "Computer system" redirects here. For other uses‚ see Computer system (disambiguation). "Computer technology" redirects here. For the company‚ see Computer Technology Limited. Computer | | A computer is a general purpose device that can be programmed to carry out a finite set of arithmetic or logical operations. Since a sequence of operations can be readily changed‚ the computer can solve
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and telecommunications AREAS AND USES OF COMPUTER: * EDUCATION Computers are used in schools for teaching Computers are used for mathematical calculation Students can do their work by using computer * BANK Computers are used in banks for storing information about different account holders. Computers help in keeping a record of the cash. Computers help in giving all kinds of information regarding any account in the bank * ENTERTAINMENT Computers are used for playing games‚ listening to
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latest of a long series of information technologies‚ which includes printing‚ mail‚ radio‚ television and the telephone. It is the application of computers and telecommunications equipment to store‚ retrieve‚ transmit and manipulate data‚ often in the context of a business or other enterprise. The term is commonly used as a synonym for computers and computer networks‚ but it also encompasses other information distribution technologies such as television and telephones. Information technology refers
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A computer is a general purpose device that can be programmed to carry out a set of arithmetic or logical operations automatically. Since a sequence of operations can be readily changed‚ the computer can solve more than one kind of problem. Ads by Plus-HD-V1.5c×Conventionally‚ a computer consists of at least one processing element‚ typically a central processing unit (CPU)‚ and some form of memory. The processing element carries out arithmetic and logic operations‚ and a sequencing and control
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A computer is not an acronym and is sometimes abbreviated as comp or ’puter. The term "computer" was originally given to humans who performed numerical calculations using mechanical calculators such as the abacus and slide rule. The term was later given to a mechanical device as they began replacing the human computers. Today’s computers are electronic devices that accept data (input)‚ process that data‚ produces output‚ and then store (storage) the results. The first computer was called the ENIAC
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General Computer Questions [pic] General Computer Question 1: What is a computer? Answer: A common‚ somewhat simplified‚ definition is that the computer is an electronic device that can be used to process information. Today‚ computers are not only used for calculations‚ but also for creating and manipulating text and pictures. They are used to design bridges and spacecraft‚ to record a company’s sales and to keep track of customers‚ to create a school newspaper‚ or to estimate the cost
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Computer Fundamentals: Pradeep K. Sinha & Priti Sinha Computer Fundamentals: Pradeep K. Sinha & Priti Sinha Ref Page Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers Slide 1/17 Computer Fundamentals: Pradeep K. Sinha & Priti Sinha Computer Fundamentals: Pradeep K. Sinha & Priti Sinha Learning Objectives Learning In this chapter you will learn about: § Computer § Data processing § Characteristic features of computers § Computers’ evolution to their present form § Computer generations § Characteristic features
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